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>It is a serious question - how much of the chemicals in these things do we
>absorb?
I have read that hair dye use over 20 years doubles your risk for
arthritis. I am so sensitive to chlorine that I feel like vomiting for two
days after visiting the local swimming pool. If I use normal washing
powder, my legs itch like crazy when I wear jeans or tight tops. They also
itch like crazy if I use shaving foam on my legs. I know I am sensitive to
chemicals, and I know they are absorbed through the skin. We all know
this, just look at the proliferation of medicines that are delivered
through patches.
Here's what I use:
A chlorine filter on my shower
A water filter on my faucet
Pure olive oil soap
An anti-perspirant that is made from crystals
An all natural citrus-based washing liquid for my laundry and dishes
Orange Clean for my bathroom/kitchen
However, I do use the following chemicals, as I have not found an adequate
natural substitute:
Toothpaste
Hairspray
Make up
Hair Dye
Here's the diet that I follow nowadays, it has helped immensely in getting
rid of the problems I experienced on the Paleo Diet:
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~sdengate
It is based upon the principal of removing all chemicals and intolerances
from the diet (natural and man-made). It turns out I am sensitive to
salicylates and MSG, which exist in most fruits and veggies. I hope this
is not too off-topic. I am hoping it will be of use to those people who
want to follow a paleo diet but they still experience symptoms of food
intolerances (digestive problems, mind problems, emotional problems, skin
conditions, etc.). My digestive problems have completely disappeared on
this diet and I have more energy at the gym.
Katrina.
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